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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 427.92 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 427.92 and 169.92 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 427.92 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/427.92 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 427.92 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 72,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,712.17/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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